Boston Acoustics Horizon MCS 90 User manual

Brand: Boston Acoustics

Model: Horizon MCS 90

Category: Soundbar speakers

Type: User manual

Horizon MCS 100 Satellite

Horizon MCS 130 Surround

Horizon MCS 130 LCR

OWNER’S MANUAL / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

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Introduction

Boston Acoustics Multi-Channel Solution

Thank you for choosing a Boston Acoustics Multi-Channel Solution speaker. These speakers incorporate high-quality

compo-

nents that produce the famous Boston sound. They are ideally suited for use in a 5.1 channel high-quality home theater or

music system.

The MCS series speakers deliver exceptionally articulate on-screen dialog, music, e ects, and room  lling bass from a small,

sleek package. Compact driver placement and quality, system speci c crossovers ensure wide, uniform sound dispersion

for complete coverage of a listening room. All speakers also feature MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding which ensures the

speaker’s magnetic  eld does not interfere with the televisions picture.

Speci cations MCS 100 MCS 130 MCS 130

Satellite Speaker Surround Speaker LCR Speaker

Frequency Response: 120Hz – 20kHz 120Hz – 20kHz 110Hz – 20kHz

Recommended Ampli er 10 – 100 watts 10 – 150 watts 10 – 150 watts

Power Range:

Sensitivity: 88dB [2.8v at 1m] 88dB [2.8v at 1m] 88dB [2.8v at 1m]

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms

Crossover Frequency: 3,000Hz 2,700Hz 2,700Hz

Midrange: 3

”

(76mm) 3

/2” (89mm) Dual 3

/2” (89mm)

treated  ber with copolymer DCD™ with copolymer DCD™ with

Phase Plugs and Phase Plugs and Phase Plugs and

MagnaGuard® MagnaGuard® MagnaGuard®

Tweeter:

/4” (19mm) 1” (25 mm) 1” (25 mm)

Kortec® Soft Dome Kortec® Soft Dome 1” Kortec Soft Dome

Dimensions: (H x W x D) 7

⁄8 x 4

⁄16” 8

⁄16 x 5

⁄2 x 4” 13

⁄8 x 5 x 4

⁄16”

(189 x 113 x 93mm) (214 x 140 x 102mm) (351 x 125 x 103mm)

Weight: 2

/2 lbs 3 lbs 5 lbs

(1.14kg) (1.36kg) (2.27kg)

Unpacking the Speaker

Carefully unpack the speaker. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery

service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

Use the lower screw hole

for normal speaker position;

use the upper screw hole to

tilt the speaker forward

Rubber

Bumper

Rubber Bumpers

Keyhole Mount

There are 2 sets of holes on the feet of the MCS 130

Surround and LCR speakers. By using the upper of the two holes,

the speakers will have a slight forward angle for use on a high shelf.

The foot on the MCS 100 Satellite speaker has only one screw hole

and so does not o er the forward tilt option.

The MCS 100 Satellite, MCS130 Surround and LCR speakers are designed to easily mount

on the wall using the keyhole slot(s) on the back of the speaker. When mounting the

speakers to the wall, use the supplied rubber bumpers. You must remove the attached

foot to wall mount the speaker. Remove the thumbscrew from the back of the foot. It is

slotted for easy removal with a screwdriver or a coin.

NOTE: Because there are so many di erent kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted. There is no one type

of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations. So taking into account the surface the speaker

is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take the

speaker to a friendly hardware store, tell them about the wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them to recommend

an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.

Turn foot 90° and reinstall

Rear view of

MCS 130 LCR

Mount other foot

MCS 130

Surround Speaker

with Removable Foot

MCS 130

LCR Speaker with

Removable Feet

MCS 100

Satellite Speaker

with Removable Foot

Placement Options

The MCS 100 Satellite, MCS 130 Surround and MCS 130 LCR speakers are easily placed

on a shelf or wall-mounted. The speakers are con gured for shelf use when you  rst

unpack them. The MCS 130 LCR will have one foot installed that will keep it level

when used in the vertical position. An extra foot and thumb screw is

provided with the MCS 130 LCR so it can be adapted for

horizontal use as a center channel speaker. The

illustration shows how to reposition the foot, and

install the other.

Speaker Connections

After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready to wire your system. First, turn o all system power. We recommend

using 18-gauge (1.0 mm) or larger speaker wire for runs up to 25 feet (8m), and thicker 16-gauge (2.0 mm) or larger for longer

runs. Strip

⁄ 2” (12mm) of insulation o the ends of each speaker cable to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire

strands. See the illustrations below for examples of how to connect the wires to the MCS series speakers.

For connection to your receiver, please refer to its owner’s manual.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to observe polarities when making speaker connections. Connect each + terminal on the back of the ampli er or

receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way. Failure to do so

can cause poor bass response and imaging. To avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment be careful not to let any

of the bare wires touch each other.

Speaker wires can be routed through the channels on the back

of the speaker and the holes in the feet

Be sure to maintain proper + and – polarity at all speaker wire connections

The MCS 130 Surround and

MCS 130 LCR speakers use  ve-

way binding posts for speaker

wire connections

+ –

The MCS 100 Satellite speaker

uses push-to-connect terminals

for speaker wire connections

MCS 130 LCR (horizontal position) MCS 100 SatelliteMCS 130 Surround

Operation

When using the MCS 100 Satellite, MCS130 Surround or MCS 130 LCR speakers in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater system,

the receiver should be con gured for “Small” speakers. When using the speakers in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system,

make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal.”

Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors o er di erent setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-

stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic). In each case, follow your equipment’s instructions to ensure that the subwoofer

output is turned on and that the speakers are set to “Small” in each mode.

If your receiver has adjustable crossover settings, we recommend the subwoofer crossover be set at 150Hz for the MCS 100

Satellite and 120 Hz for the MCS 130 Surround and LCR. Refer to the owner’s manual for you AV receiver for any additional

recommendations on system operation.

Maintenance and Service

The speaker enclosures may be cleaned using a damp cloth to remove  ngerprints or to wipe o dust. All wiring connections

should be inspected, cleaned or reconnected at least once a year.

If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one

loudspeaker reconnect that speaker to a di erent channel in the system. Should the problem persist in that speaker the

problem is in the speaker. If the speaker sounds  ne in the new position it indicates a more in-depth issue with the electron-

ics in the system. In the event that your MCS series speaker ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or

visit www.bostona.com for a list of dealers in your area.

Limited Warranty

Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our MCS series speakers that they will be free of defects in materials

and workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.

Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transporta-

tion to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip

when requesting service.

Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/

modi cations by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.

This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This

warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or

defaced. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If Service Seems Necessary

First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

300 Jubilee Drive

Peabody, MA 01960 USA

Or contact us via e-mail at:

[email protected]

We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your MCS series speaker to the factory, please

ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.

For EU Customers Only

This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead,

it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar

product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes adverse

e ects on the environment and human health and avoids any  nes for incorrect disposal.

Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products. The speci cations and construction details are sub-

ject to change without notice.

300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA

www.bostonacoustics.com

B/A ellipse symbol are trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Speci cations are subject to change without notice. Dolby Digital,

and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. 142-003059-0

Boston Acoustics Horizon MCS 90 User manual

Brand: Boston Acoustics

Model: Horizon MCS 90

Category: Soundbar speakers

Type: User manual

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